NatureWalk Community Development District

Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
February 5, 2026

District Office:
120 Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 220 Panama City Beach, Florida 32407 (850) 334-9055

www.naturewalkcdd.org

NATUREWALK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

District Board of Supervisors	Jonette Coram
Mike Grubbs	Chairman
Vice Chairman	
	Skylar Lee Danell Head	Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary	
	Mike Duffey	Assistant Secretary	

District Manager	Stephanie DeLuna	Rizzetta & Company, Inc.	
District Counsel	Joseph Brown	Kutak Rock LLP	
District Engineer	Jim Martelli, P.E.	Innerlight Engineering Corporation	
Bond Counsel	Cynthia E. Wilhelm	Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.	

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NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
District Office · Panama City Beach, Florida · (850) 334-9055 Mailing Address · 3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33614
www.naturewalkcdd.org

Board of Supervisors	January 29, 2026
NatureWalk Community Development District
FINAL AGENDA

Dear Board Members:
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community Development District will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (CT) at the Walton Chamber of Commerce located at 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION
Consideration of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting Held
on Thursday, January 15, 2026	Tab 1
Ratification of the Operations and Maintenance Expenditures for the
Month of December 2025	Tab 2
STAFF REPORTS
District Engineer
Presentation of Stormwater Pond Scopes of Work
Sitex Earth Works Stormwater Updates
BUSINESS ITEMS
Discussion and Consideration of Rizzetta LIS Landscape Contract Development for Green Earth Southeast
Discussion and Consideration of District Towing
Ratification of Lift Station #3 Control Panel Installation by Kenny Strange Electric
Ratification of Tightline Engineering Contract Addendum for River Oats Curb Repairs
4. STAFF REPORTS, CONTINUED
District Landscape Provider
Presentation of District Landscaping Reports
District Counsel
Parcels Update
District Manager
District Encroachment Notice
District Records Storage
FY25-26 Budget
District Chair
AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND SUPERVISOR REQUESTS
ADJOURNMENT

Sincerely,
Stephanie DeLuna
Stephanie DeLuna District Manager

Tab 1

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January 15, 2025 - Minutes of Meeting

MINUTES OF MEETING

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Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting is advised that the person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon
which such appeal is to be based.
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The meeting of the Board of Supervisors (BOS) of NatureWalk Community Development
District was held on Thursday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Walton Area
Chamber of Commerce, located at 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
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Present and constituting a quorum:

Jonette Coram
Mike Grubbs
Danell Head
Mike Duffey
Skylar Lee
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Also present were:

Board Supervisor, Chairman Board Supervisor, Vice-Chairman
Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary
Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary (via phone)
Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary (via phone)

Stephanie DeLuna	District Manager, Rizzetta & Company, Inc.

Jim Martelli
Joseph Brown
Bert Tony Smith
Matt Weinrich
Zach Brown
William Nixon
Josey Nixon
Chris Cope
Justin Powell
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33	Audience
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District Engineer, Innerlight Engineering (via phone)
District Counsel, Kutak Rock (via phone) Sitex Earth Works (via phone) Landscape Provider, GreenEarth Landscape Provider, GreenEarth Tightline Engineering
Tightline Engineering PBA Towing
PBA Towing

Two audience members were present

35	FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order
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Ms. DeLuna conducted attendance, confirmed quorum and called the meeting to
order at 12:00 PM. Due to the unexpected attendance of Skylar Lee via speakerphone
rather than in person as was previously confirmed in writing, Ms. DeLuna noted that there
will be a loss of quorum at approximately 12:30PM as one Supervisor who is physically
present in the room must leave the meeting at that time.
When this occurs, a Workshop will be convened and discussion may take place,
but the Board of Supervisors will not be able to motion or vote on any business as Florida
Sunshine Law requires three (3) Supervisors to be physically present in the meeting room
to conduct business. For that reason, the meeting order will be amended to vote on the
five business items listed in the published agenda packet while quorum is met.

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48	SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments	
49	One audience member was present at this time and had no comment.	
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51	THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Administration	
52		
53	A. Consideration of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting held on	
54	December 5, 2025	
55	Ms. DeLuna requested feedback on the December 5th minutes.	
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57	Ms. Coram asked that line 164 be changed to read Pond #4 instead of Pond #14.	
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	On a motion by Mr. Grubbs, seconded by Ms. Coram with all in favor, the BOS approved the	
	Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting held on December 5, 2025 with the requested	
	change, for NatureWalk Community Development District.	
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60	B. Ratification of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Expenditures for the	
61	Month of November 2025	
62	Ms. DeLuna requested feedback on the November Expenditures. There was none.	
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	On a motion by Ms. Head, seconded by Ms. Coram with all in favor, the BOS ratified Operations	
	and Maintenance Expenditures for the Month of November 2025, in the amount of $47,108.44,	
	for NatureWalk Community Development District.	
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66	FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports	
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68	A. District Engineer	
69	1. Tightline Engineering River Oats Alley Replacement Updates	
70	Mr. Martelli advised that Tightline is on schedule to mobilize the morning of	
71	January 19th.	
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73	Residents have been informed of the project by both email and USPS mail, as	
74	River Oats will be inaccessible and trash collection will be re-routed for the duration	
75	of the project.	
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77	2. Presentation of Stormwater Scopes of Work	
78	Mr. Martelli presented the Stormwater Pond Special Surveys and stated that	
79	the Scopes of Work are approximately 50% complete.	
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81	3. Discussion of Stormwater Management System Operations &	
82	Maintenance	
83	Ms. Coram stated that the water level of the drains in the retention basin is high	
84	and the surrounding grass is staying wet, resulting in rutting of the surface when Green	
85	Earth mows. She asked if Innerlight will assess this area and clean any remaining	
86	grass from the drains to maintain its functionality as part of the Stormwater O&M effort.	
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88	Mr. Martelli replied that the basin is directly affected by the interconnected	
89	sequence of ponds 17-18-19-20 which are controlled by Lift Station #3. After	
90	investigation by Innerlight, it’s been confirmed that both pumps and the discharge	
91	pipes of Lift Station #3 are operational and do function to draw down the levels of the	
92	associated ponds when activated manually. As a result, Pump & Process was asked	
93	to revise their proposal to focus on replacement of the Lift Station #3 control panel	
94	with a more sophisticated model which will allow it to perform scheduled draw down	
95	of Ponds 17-18-19-20 so as not to overwhelm the adjacent wetlands. Innerlight also	
96	recommends a contingency of $5000 in case issues arise in the field.	
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98	Mr. Grubbs noted that page 3 of the proposal excludes installation and asked	
99	if the $5,000 contingency would cover installation. Mr. Martelli confirmed that Pump &	
100	Process will install the control panel and its associated wiring.	
101		
102	Ms. Coram suggested District Counsel draft a contract in the amount of	
103	$20,000 for Lift Station #3 control panel replacement which stipulates that installation	
104	is included, but holds the $5,000 contingency back in case issues arise.	
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106	Ms. DeLuna asked for BOS feedback. There was none.	
107	

On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Ms. Head with all in favor, the BOS approved the Lift Station #3 Control Panel Replacement, installed by Pump & Process, in the amount of
$20,000.00 with $5,000 held in contingency for the Chair, for NatureWalk Community Development District.	
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109	Ms. Coram asked if the retention basin drains could be inspected and cleared

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by some method if the water levels do not go down after the control panel is installed.

Mr. Martelli noted that it could take several weeks for the water levels in the
associated ponds to decrease; afterwards it can be determined if there is free flow in
the basin piping or if further maintenance is required.
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B. District Aquatics Provider
1. Presentation of December 2025 Aquatics Report
Mr. Smith presented the report. Pond 5 is not yet complete.
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Mr. Martelli confirmed that Sitex has successfully completed the first phase of the
vegetation clearing process. The project goal is to ensure the stormwater ponds are
in  regulatory  compliance  and  restore  access  to  their  control  structures  for
maintenance purposes.
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Mr. Smith noted that Sitex removed heavy vegetation from the control structures
of Ponds 4 and 7 and recommended more aggressive maintenance there. He also
stated that the Pond 7 control structure grating is missing.
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129	Ms. Coram asked if Innerlight has a source for replacement of the Pond 7 grate.
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131	Mr. Martelli responded yes. Innerlight will complete the Scopes of Work for the	
132	remaining ponds during the next two weeks and provide those to Sitex so that a	
133	proposal can be drafted for BOS consideration in February.	
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135	Mr. Smith noted that if the Scopes of Work and proposal are not approved until	
136	February 5, 2026, the project cannot be completed before Spring Break.	
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138	Ms. Coram stated that according to a schedule provided by Walton County, Spring	
139	Breaks begin in February and do not end until April with the Summer rental season	
140	closely following in May. The District bears the responsibility to restore these	
141	Stormwater ponds to permitted status. Not every pond is located adjacent to a home	
142	and this project provides vegetation removal, not pond dredging by heavy machinery.	
143	Ms. Coram suggested that the effort begin as soon as possible.	
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146	Meeting Order was revised at this point to allow agenda Business Items	
147	to be considered by the Board of Supervisors while quorum was still met.	
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150	D. District Counsel	
151	2. Presentation of the Developer Licensing Agreement	
152	Mr. Brown detailed specifics of the agreement which addresses road damage	
153	repair via a required deposit that is refundable if not used and construction storage	
154	laydown usage. The document also stipulates that District maintenance of future roads	
155	constructed by the developer is not included.	
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	On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Grubbs with all in favor, the BOS approved the	
	New Developer Licensing Agreement, for NatureWalk Community Development District.	
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159	FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	BUSINESS ITEMS	
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161	A. Discussion and Consideration of Green Earth WA# 26-03, Sandgrass Blvd	
162	Irrigation Repair	
163	Ms. DeLuna presented the work authorization.	
164		
	On a motion by Ms. Head, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the BOS approved Green Earth	
	WA# 26-03 in the amount of $598.14, for NatureWalk Community Development District.	
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166	B. Ratification of Sitex Earth Works Agreement for Ponds 4,5,7,10,11	
167	Ms. DeLuna presented the agreement, noting that it was drafted by District Counsel	
168	at the request of the BOS.	
169		
	On a motion by Mr. Grubbs, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the BOS ratified the Sitex Earth	
	Works	Agreement in an amount Not-To-Exceed $30,000.00, for NatureWalk Community	
	Development District.	
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171	C. Ratification of Sitex Earth Works Invoice #10550-b	
172	Ms. DeLuna presented the invoice, noting that a total of $22,933.40 has been spent	
173	to date, with vegetation removal at Pond #5 still outstanding.	
174		
	On a motion by Mr. Grubbs seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the BOS ratified Sitex Earth	
	Works Invoice # 10550-b in the amount of $22,903.47, for NatureWalk Community Development	
	District.	
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176	D. Discussion and Consideration of Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank Audit	
177	Engagement Letter for FY2024-25	
178	Ms. DeLuna presented the Engagement Letter, noting that this is a yearly audit of	
179	the District conducted in arrears.	
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181	Ms. Coram confirmed that this is a budgeted expense, approved previously by the	
182	BOS.	
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	On a motion by Mr. Grubbs seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the BOS approved the Audit	
	Engagement Letter in an amount not-to-exceed $3,550.00, for NatureWalk Community	
	Development District.	
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185	E. Discussion and Consideration of Rizzetta LIS Contract	
186	Ms. DeLuna explained that this contract would allow Landscape Inspection Service	
187	specialists to engage with Green Earth and the BOS to develop a new standardized	
188	Rizzetta contract. Supervisors have received a sample scope of contract via email for	
189	review to understand the RFP manual which Green Earth would be asked to complete.	
190		
191	Ms. Coram asked if the $5,000 cost would include the Specialist’s attendance at a	
192	workshop with Green Earth to discuss Supervisor input before a contract is drafted.	
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194	Ms. DeLuna confirmed that either John Toborg or John Fowler would attend the	
195	workshop, after first conducting a site visit to tour the community.	
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197	Ms. Coram suggested that the BOS wait on approving this to allow the Supervisors	
198	time to digest the materials provided and formulate informed input so that when the	
199	LIS contract is considered and a workshop is scheduled, discussion is meaningful.	
200		
201	Mr. Grubbs asked if the contract will be reconsidered in February.	
202		
203	Ms. Coram replied that the BOS should either approve or reject the contract at the	
204	next meeting so the workshop can be scheduled in March, which would allow the LIS	
205	Specialist to visit NatureWalk when the community is in a growing state and not	
206	dormant.	
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208	Ms. DeLuna advised that once the LIS contract is approved, typically a site visit	
209	and workshop can be scheduled within thirty days, making March possible. However,	
210	LIS does become backlogged in the March-April timeframe as Districts begin budget	
211	preparations. The LIS contract was tabled until February 5, 2026	

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Ms. DeLuna noted that Discussion and Consideration of Business Items
had concluded and the agenda would deviate back to Tightline for input.
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She restated that when quorum is lost, a Workshop format results, and the
BOS cannot make any motions or make any business decisions, but can
listen to information and updates. District Counsel is aligned with this action.
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Staff Report A.1. Tightline Engineering River Oats Alley Replacement, cont.
Josey Nixon inquired whether equipment could be staged on River Oats beginning
Friday, January 16.
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Ms. Coram replied that this is not possible as residents were informed that the
alley would be closed beginning on Monday, January 19, 2025.
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Tightline will block the alley which intersects River Oats to prevent access to the
construction area.
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Ms. DeLuna informed Tightline that bears are very active within the community
and relayed a homeowner concern regarding bears negatively impacting newly poured
pervious surfaces. Crews will be made aware of this possibility and address.
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Ms. Coram confirmed the Tightline schedule and asked if upcoming colder
temperatures will adversely affect the project. Tightline does not expect significant delay.
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Staff Report C. District Landscape Provider
Mr. Weinrich noted that all services were completed in December as scheduled.
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During the December property ride with District Chair, development of a three-year
plan to replace landscaping plants that have reached, or are nearing the end of, their life
span was discussed. This plan can then be used for budgeting purposes to make
improvements in different sections of the property where needed.
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Green Earth is closely monitoring weather conditions. As freezing temperatures
approach, the crew is proactively testing and turning off the irrigation system, then
reactivating the system when warm weather returns to maintain system function.
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248	Mr. Weinrich confirmed that grasses will be trimmed in late February.
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Ms. Coram asked about the timeframe to continue shrub height reduction
throughout the community to increase visibility along sidewalks, driveways and at
intersections. This effort began in 2025, but shrubs could only be trimmed by 20-30% to
avoid damaging them. Additional trim is needed.
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Mr. Weinrich confirmed that flex crews can address shrub height along with grass
trim beginning in late February.
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Ms. DeLuna requested that the Green Earth office submit billing to the avid system
rather than to CDDinvoice as that mailbox is no longer monitored by Rizzetta Accounting.

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261	At this point, the BOS lost quorum and moved into a Workshop Format.
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263
District Counsel Parcels Update
Mr. Brown contacted Tract H owner to inquire about the status of their Development
Order, but has not yet received a reply.
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The owners of Tract K-1, also known as Tract L, were sent a District welcome letter
and have responded that they have contacted the representatives of the Trustees and
bondholders regarding debt settlement. The owners filed a Quiet Title action on the property
which did not name the District. They have gotten defaults against all the named defendants
with a final judgement and are in a better position to negotiate with the bond debtholders.
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Tax deed sales may be imminent on the remaining Starkey-Hughes parcels (G, I) as
taxes have not been paid for several years. The Quiet Title action has not yet been dismissed.
by the Court, but may be inevitable.
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278	Two of the three Lily Lane parcels (291, 292) are also not paying their taxes.
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Ms. Coram asked if Beargrass Townhomes has submitted an approved plat as
receipt would require recalculation of the EAU for those homes as well as adjustment of O&M
assessments throughout the District. Ideally EAU recalculation should be done prior to
budget prep, which begins soon.
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Mr. Brown has not received an approved plat, but anticipates that the District will
need to have EAU recalculation done as part of the FY26-27 budget process for Tract E as
well as for Tract H, depending on issuance of their Development Order. The District Manager
and Counsel will be able to provide guidance on the process once plats are received.
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Ms. Coram noted that the residents are currently still accessing Tract H through the
old Kolter construction gate, which is further restricted by Walton County signage, but will not
be able to do so once construction begins.
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The BOS received one email yesterday from a family requesting that the CDD
explore all possible options to maintain pedestrian and bicycle access from Prairie Pass
through Tract H, whether through easements, alternative trail routing, or negotiated
modifications to the development plan. Ms. Coram responded that, after months of
negotiations, the property owner would only grant the CDD an easement for emergency
egress/ingress. Daily use through the Tract H cul-de-sac greenspace to the State Forest
Road is prohibited.
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Ms. Coram suggested that the District publicize this restriction to NatureWalk owners
and also work with the HOA to formulate an emergency plan for the community.
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Ms. DeLuna noted that the Tract H development order is expected to be issued in
January, 2026.
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308	District Manager Updates	
309	1. The next BOS meeting will be held on February 5, 2026 at the Walton Area	
310	Chamber of Commerce.	
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312	2. District Encroachment Notice Update: Once the District Engineer completes the	
313	encroachment surveys, Notices will be sent via certified mail to homeowners via their	
314	addresses of record with the Walton County Property Appraiser. Homeowners will be	
315	given 45 days to remove their encroachments.	
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3. District Records Storage Update: This topic will be revisited at the next BOS
meeting on February 5, 2026 for a vote. The cost to store a USB drive in the Walton Area
Chamber safe is $30 monthly. Per District Counsel, physical boxes of records do not need
to be stored in Walton County; the files can be archived electronically and used for records
requests. District Engineers sometimes store USBs to avoid fees.
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Mr. Grubbs asked if a Board member is allowed to keep it their safe. Ms. DeLuna
replied that the files must be stored in a public access place.
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326	4. LIS contract: Tabled until February 5, 2026.
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5. Pond #13 Update: There are animals present at Pond #13 that may impact or be
harmed by the stormwater project which need to be removed and relocated to a nearby
farm. Sitex will provide an update on February 5, 2026.
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6. PBA Towing Report: Mr. Cope presented the December Towing report. He
requested clarification regarding the pull in parking spots adjacent to the Gathering Place.
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It was explained that those spots are HOA property. PBA can only roam tow from
Sage Circle between the hours of 11PM to 6AM per the contract and posted signage.
337
Mr. Cope asked for clarification regarding commercial vehicles, including marked
golf carts, parked overnight on streets, alleys and parking pads.
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It was explained that these vehicles are included in the current contract, but due
to the River Oats road closure and those residents’ inability to access their garages during
the alley replacement project, towing of commercial golf carts should be suspended for
the duration of the project: January 19 to March 6, 2026. Street and landscape parking
will be enforced during this time, including vehicles exceeding 240 inches.
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Ms. Coram stated that in her opinion, the main priority is keeping the streets and
alleys clear and open for emergency vehicles and trash collection. When trash cannot be
picked up, it leads to heath issues. Keeping landscaping clear is third priority as there is
an irrigation system underneath the pine straw throughout NatureWalk, which is not easily
detailed on a tow map. Ms. Coram supports further defining of the landscaping towing
parameters, possibly one full tire, but a board vote is needed.
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Mr. Grubbs referenced the Beachwalk golf cart in the Towing Report and asked
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Mr. Cope responded that the cart had been called in by a resident, but he spoke
with Supervisor Head prior to vehicle removal.
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Ms. DeLuna asked Mr. Cope to contact the District for the next two weeks prior to
towing due to the River Oats road closure. She asked for feedback from Mr. Duffey and
Mr. Lee.
363
Mr. Lee stated via speakerphone that he could not hear some of the questions
being asked in the meeting room.
366
Audience member David Walker, 77 Beargrass, asked Ms. DeLuna if the Board is
revising the policy to read one full tire being on the landscaping.
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Ms. DeLuna replied that discussion of policy change would need to be brought
back to the Board at the next meeting because there are only two Supervisors present.
Florida Statute requires three board members to be present in the room to make any
changes or motions. The Board is in an informational stance at that point and are unable
to change any guidelines. The Board is requesting change moving forward, but the actual
policy will not reflect that until the Board can legally vote on it.
376
Mr. Walker stated that there are resident comments against towing on Facebook.
He registered a complaint against vehicles being towed from the landscaping and stated
that PBA Towing should not be allowed to interpret the law or rule without it being very
strictly codified, as it benefits them.
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Ms. DeLuna stated that the towing policy was drafted by District Counsel. If the
policy does need review, that review must be done when there are three Board members
physically present. Nothing can be changed during today’s meeting.
385
386	Mr. Walker asked why the Board lost quorum.
387
Ms. DeLuna explained that four of the five Supervisors had committed to be
present in the room for today’s meeting, with one stating in advance the need to leave
early. Unfortunately, one of the other three Supervisors did not attend in person as
confirmed and called into the meeting instead. The unexpected change in attendance led
to a loss of quorum after completion of the agenda business items.
393
Mr. Walker asked if a lawyer had written the towing policy as he objects to the
phrasing, “on the landscaping,” which is unspecific. Ms. DeLuna confirmed that the policy
was written by a lawyer.
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Mr. Grubbs noted that Public Hearings are held prior to rule making so that residents
can provide input. The meeting schedule and policy information is posted on the District
website in advance, but very few people attend to comment. The BOS has lost quorum only
twice in three years.
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403	Mr. Walker replied there should be a better forum than attending a meeting for
404	owners to comment on policies. He stated that this policy contains loose language that
405	incentivizes the towing company.
406
407	Ms. DeLuna explained the Public Hearing and noticing process. Residents are
408	encouraged to email the District Manager with input, comments and complaints if they are
409	unable to attend meetings.
410
411	Mr. Walker does not disagree with the need for towing, but objects to the policy
412	language regarding landscape parking.
413
414	Mr. Lee stated he cannot hear comments in the room via speakerphone, but disputes
415	the benefit of roam towing to keep streets and alleys clear. He stated that in case of
416	emergency, the fire department will move any vehicle obstructions from roadways.
417
418	Ms. DeLuna stated that the Board considers official input from residents when
419	making decisions. Facebook is not official input; the District Manager has no access. At this
420	point three complaints have been received regarding towing, but the Board cannot make
421	any policy changes today.
422
423	Mr. Lee objected to roam towing that requires residents and guests to check their
424	vehicle positioning when parking on paver spots.
425
426	Ms. DeLuna asked PBA for a ballpark number of vehicles towed since September.
427	Mr. Powell estimated forty (40), but will check his records to provide the correct number.
428
429	Ms. DeLuna reported that out of a possible forty (40) tows, three (3) complaints were
430	received by the District. She explained that in lieu of roam towing, the District would need to
431	provide private security at a cost of approximately $80,000/year to drive the community to
432	request service from PBA Towing when required; to date, this would be a frivolous expense.
433
434	Ms. DeLuna stated that from the feedback heard today, it appears that roam towing
435	is not necessarily the issue, but rather specification on landscape parking is needed.
436
437	Ms. DeLuna noted that Supervisors have taken an oath and are duly sworn to protect
438	the infrastructure of the District. The District just completed an effort to restore the irrigation
439	system to full function.
440
441	Further input from residents is welcome before policy changes are considered by the
442	Board at the next meeting, but it must be submitted in an official form, such as by email if an
443	owner cannot attend in person.
444
445	Mr. Lee commented that he is providing feedback today.
446
447	Mr. Grubbs reminded Mr. Lee that, as a sworn-in board member, he’s had every
448	opportunity throughout this process to help put the towing policy together, but he did not
449	attend any meetings and has only called in today via speakerphone to complain.
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January 15, 2025 - Minutes of Meeting
451	Mr. Lee agreed and said he has an issue with the policy now; it’s impacted his family.
452
453	Mr. Grubbs suggested Mr. Lee step down if he’s unable to make meetings to help.
454	Mr. Lee replied that’s no problem for him to resign if the Board wants.
455
456	Ms. DeLuna stated that resignation is a personal decision. Supervisors may resign
457	via email; instructions on the offboarding process and filing of Form 1 will be provided.
458
Audience member Mike Hartley, 124 Flatwoods Forest Loop, saw the photos
included in today’s meeting agenda and inquired about the flyer created by Laureen London
and Lori Smith following their attendance at the December BOS meeting. He asked if it had
been distributed to residents. From an HOA standpoint, owner awareness is very important
and the photos in today’s agenda tell the story of towing. He offered to help get the flyer out
to residents through the HOA.
465
Ms. Coram explained that the flyer was created by Ms. London and Ms. Smith
primarily for STR distribution and had not been formally approved by District Counsel or the
Board of Supervisors. She suggested that Mr. Hartley reach out to them for the information,
which basically states that all four tires must be on a parking pad, not on the street, not on
the landscaping, not in the pine straw. The HOA can then decide about publication.
471
472	Mr. Hartley recalled that NatureWalk has struggled with parking issues dating back
473	10 years. The HOA asked the CDD for help in solving this following Developer Turnover and
474	the two entities worked together to develop parking policies. Mr. Hartley stated that he is in
475	favor of having a parking policy that can be enforced, however it must be made clearer to
476	owners and guests, who may be more affected than residents.
477
478	Mr. Cope confirmed that towing has impacted owners and guests almost equally.
479
480	Ms. DeLuna stated that the Board must continue with the current towing policy until
481	changes can be made at a meeting to avoid selective enforcement.
482
483	District Chair Updates
484	Virgin Brothers will start WA# 23 fence and bulkhead repair on January 19, 2026.
485	Materials for Bridge 1-2-3 board replacement have been received, but the project will need
486	to be scheduled during March.
487
488	Streetlights on the entrance medians and sections of Flatwoods Forest Loop are
489	staying on throughout the day. The BOS may want to consider asking Gulf Coast Electric to
490	relocated the photo controller sensors next month.
491
492	The HOA has requested that the mailing information for their Association Manager
493	be removed from the District website as it is no longer correct.
494
495	Ms. DeLuna called an end to the workshop at 1:35 PM, CST.
496
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498	Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman/ Vice Chairman

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NatureWalk Community Development District

DISTRICT OFFICE · PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32407
 Mailing Address · 3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200 · Tampa, Florida 33614
www.NatureWalkCDD.org

Operations and Maintenance Expenditures December 2025
For Board Approval

Attached please find the check register listing the Operation and Maintenance expenditures paid from December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This does not include expenditures previously approved by the Board.

The total items being presented:  $30,210.61

Approval of Expenditures:

	 Chairperson

	 Vice Chairperson

	 Assistant Secretary

NatureWalk Community Development District Paid Operation & Maintenance Expenditures December 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2025	

Vendor Name		
Check Number		
Invoice Number		
Invoice Description		
  Invoice Amount	
CHELCO	20251229-1	32761812 ACH	Monthly Summary 11/25	$	1,906.05	
Danell Head	20251211-1	DH120425	Board of Supervisor Meeting 12/04/25	$	200.00	
Gannett Florida LocaliQ	300196	0007455684	Legal Advertising 11/25	$	158.35	
Gulf Coast Electric	300200	91267	Streetlight/Decorative Light Maintenance	$	234.00	
			11/25		
IPFS Corporation	300197	GAA-D81103	GAA-D81103 Payment 2 12/25	$	4,852.20	
Jonette Anne Coram	300194	JC120425	Board of Supervisor Meeting 12/04/25	$	200.00	
Kutak Rock, LLP	300199	3672008 14923-1	Legal Services 09/25 and 10/25	$	13,669.00	
Michael W Grubbs	300195	MG120425	Board of Supervisor Meeting 12/04/25	$	200.00	
Rizzetta & Company, Inc.	300193	INV0000105297	Accounting Services 12/25	$	5,573.51	
Virgin Brothers LLC	300198	121625 Brothers	Bulk head Repairs 12/25	$	3,217.50	
Report Total				$	30,210.61